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Inspector, wonderful progress so far in this investigation. Great stuff that all these reporters are working with you on this, a real colorful bunch, a delight for sore eyes. But I'm a bit worried about that one reporter that refused to get involved and instead wanted to watch and report on the weather! Dit is mos nie lekker nie (that is not nice). Everyone should be in on the deal here. Will have a word to the chief at Reuters head office :lol:
Did you ever find out about that sickly looking Rhino. Does look rather sickly! PseudoRangers Suzie. A boon to your investigation, especially with that Mafia around. 5 reporters of the black collared kind :thumbs_up: Imagine hearing all of them at once-a rapturous symphony-oops I mean reporting :lol: And that reporter by the name of Brown Hooded Kingfisher-in the camp nogal. Some investigators travel all over the park and don't see one. A special reporter that one, likes the trees and bushes. Good to have him on board.
Lake Panic quiet-most unusual. But I gather that you are not the only one who had a quiet day there. In any event, this investigation is just super duper.
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Kaapsedraai wrote:
Bushbuddies, seems like the investigation is going well. :thumbs_up:

All the locals are involved, which is always a good thing as they might have info in the small bit of detail needed.

The 'slow guy'...must not be underestimated - reminded me of 'Columbo' :hmz:
and I wonder if Valiant Swart got his inspiration for the one song from the bird with the 'eye shadow' :hmz:

Great sighting alround and look forward to next TR :clap:


I love your Columbo interpretation :clap: - definitely don't underestimate these old wise men... :lol:

john n poppy wrote:
:D look forward to that episode....

John :thumbs_up:


Thanks John! :thumbs_up:

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Great TR you have going Bushbuddies! So many great photos of great sightings and funny narrative to go along with it. I can't wait to read your next post. :thumbs_up:


Great to have you on board jjames04! :thumbs_up: Thanks for the compliments. :wink:

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Glad to see that the detectives had some rest. Nothing like a clear mind. If you get too tired that could lead to mistakes in the investigation :roll:

You certainly had a lot of paparazzi hanging around trying to get the scoop. :D
and those guys trying to drill down into the evidence :D

:popcorn: :popcorn: :thumbs_up:


Oh billyf - it's a fine balance between resting and getting as much info as one can if you only have 48 hours! :whistle: So up the next morning at 4:30! :shock:

Trrp-trrrrrrrr wrote:
Bushbuddies,

Investigation is progressing well... :thumbs_up: ...All the Reporters are amazing :clap: ...great to see that they are all prepared to give their views. :dance:

Awesome to see that the locals were also consulted..they are always on the move ..but alas not always eager to share...always wanting to hide evidence...bringing it out on a rainy day. :clap:

Victims walking heads down :( ...they seem to be very reflective. :hmz:

Looking forward to see all evidence located on the sunrise drive. :popcorn:


Yes, Trrp-trrrrrrr - great to have all the reporters around! They do help us pick up on some of the evidence. And the poor victims... :( Nice evidence gathered on the sunrise drive... :whistle:

Sharifa wrote:
Looks like your investigation is going well :thumbs_up:

Well except for the meeting at LP :(

Gorgeous bird reporters all round

:dance: :clap: :dance:


Thanks Sharifa! :thumbs_up: LP was a bit of a disappointment... :| Next time hopefully! :D

hilda wrote:
Love your investigation Bushbuddies! :clap: :clap:

Poor Rhino, indeed very thin. :(

What a beautiful Lion! Glad "Pseudoranger Suzie" got everybody back on the road again, so that you could at least get a good shot of the Lion! :clap: :clap:

Love all your beautiful bird pictures, the little slow guy, and a very healthy Rhino this time! :dance: :dance:


Yes - poor rhino... But that is nature I guess. I do love all the colourful reporters - they lighten the mood of any eerie scene! :tongue:

Pumbaa wrote:
I am totally :mrgreen: about your collared barbet sighting and pictures, Bushbuddies :mrgreen:

As we never managed to even see these birds :wall:

Love also all your rhinos and feeling a bit sad about the old one :cry:


No - really Pumbaa? And here we tend to just take them for granted. They are quite common where we live as well! Hopefully next time - you will see some again. Go investigate in Berg-en-Dal... :whistle:

Philip1 wrote:
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: Wow, can not believe if you fall of a "Bus" you miss such a lot. STUNNING TR and PICS :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


Just glad you're back on! :lol: Thanks! :thumbs_up:

melph68 wrote:
Hi Bushbuddies :D :D

Obviously news of your investigation is spreading fast :thumbs_up:
You have so many reporters queuing up to be photographed :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Plus you have the pseudorangers clearing traffic so you can get mafia mugshots :cam:

With this many assistants the Bushbuddies must be on the verge of cracking this case wide open :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:


You need all the help you can out there on the scene, Melphie! :thumbs_up: And the support of fellow detectives while writing your report! :tongue:

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Oh dear, I do see that you have a special branch, or branches of secret agents. 8) Keep them coming. :thumbs_up:

I agree, that Rhino does look very thin :hmz: :(

:popcorn:


The Hawks featuring seriously in the sunrise drive - so keep an eye out for them MM... :whistle:

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Even the greatest of beasts must one day come to rest.
And when the day comes to lay his head down for the last time, may it be as it is here:
that he has lived out his days and invested in the future of his kind. Rest peacefully oupa Rhon :D


Well put, cheetah2111! Luckily oupa Rhon is going the natural route. The way it was meant to be for him in KNP. :wink:

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Inspector, wonderful progress so far in this investigation. Great stuff that all these reporters are working with you on this, a real colorful bunch, a delight for sore eyes. But I'm a bit worried about that one reporter that refused to get involved and instead wanted to watch and report on the weather! Dit is mos nie lekker nie (that is not nice). Everyone should be in on the deal here. Will have a word to the chief at Reuters head office :lol:
Did you ever find out about that sickly looking Rhino. Does look rather sickly! PseudoRangers Suzie. A boon to your investigation, especially with that Mafia around. 5 reporters of the black collared kind :thumbs_up: Imagine hearing all of them at once-a rapturous symphony-oops I mean reporting :lol: And that reporter by the name of Brown Hooded Kingfisher-in the camp nogal. Some investigators travel all over the park and don't see one. A special reporter that one, likes the trees and bushes. Good to have him on board.
Lake Panic quiet-most unusual. But I gather that you are not the only one who had a quiet day there. In any event, this investigation is just super duper.
Microscope and Magnifying glass waiting in readiness! :popcorn: :popcorn:


Ag - old "weerligvoel"... He's a bit wacko - we just let him be! Guess someone has to report on the weather! :tongue: We've often met up with Brown-hooded Kingfisher in Berg-en-Dal camp. Seems he loves hanging out there.Glad to hear you've brought all your "tools" - the investigation is about to go deeper... :whistle:

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Sunday 24/2/2013 5:00 - Sunrise Drive 40:00

Got up early to go on our sunrise drive at 5:00 - only 8 hours of time left... :whistle:

We were the only 2 going on the drive! :D Two detectives on an exclusive early morning drive out there to gather all the evidence we could. Jobe was our guide. An excellent detective himself. He is not usually stationed at the Berg-en-Dal station, but is an expert on the Sweni walk. Great to talk to him about that scene. Would love to go and do some investigation there in the future.

Back to our drive. We drove down the tar road. We hoped that we would catch some of the suspects while they were still lazing around on the tar road. :pray:

And almost at the end of the road - we found them! :dance: The Godfathers!

The ladies were not around. It was only us and the two of them - up close and personal!

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Although they did seem a bit tired - possibly after a busy evening... :hmz:

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We could really do some interrogation - we were that close to the big boss - Mufasa! :shock:

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After a while the big boss got tired of us - so he got up and left. So we shifted our attention to his brohter, Scar.

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But as soon as he realised his brother was fleeing the scene - he also decided to get up...

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... and started following him.

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This was followed by a quik chat to another family. Thankfully - no victims in their family as yet! :D

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What a great way to start a day of investigation - close-up interrogation and all! :D To be continued with a chat to the hawks. :wink:

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Mmm, could that be the Krays!

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The 'gang' or 'mafi, for that matter...great shots, Bushbuddies.

Could you pick up somethinbg from their mannerisms - the eye twitches, when they look the other way when talking to them etc?

Love the eyes with large pupils...looks like they mean business although a bit tired of the night. :cam:

Great investigative work again and thank you for letting us observe the process...Bushbuddies :thumbs_up:

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Fantastic sightings.....love the Lion close ups and the Rhinos 8)

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Bushbuddies,

Great detective work.. :thumbs_up: see big boss - Mufasa has a glint in the eye :) ..in that state will not reveal much while being interigated. :hmz: ... Great :cam: of them sure will all be used as evidence. :thumbs_up:

Rhino family :cam: is beautiful. :clap:

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Beautiful Lions ..... but if looks could kill Bushbuddies!!! :big_eyes: :big_eyes:

Love those Rhinos too! :clap: :clap:

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Those Godfathers are quite a frightening pair.
Scar really gave you "the look" didn't he?? :shock:

Just as well the Bushbuddies were on the scene to keep them under close surveillance - VERY close surveillance 8) 8) 8)

Fabulous start to the day and can't wait to see how the last day of investigative work pans out :popcorn: :popcorn:

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Those two look "guilty as charged" to me I don't think there isn't a bushveld crime that they haven't committed

:shock: Time to throw the book at them :hmz:

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Stunning sightings of the golden kitties and rhino :clap: :clap: .
Thanks for sharing :thumbs_up: .

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